The Egypt national football team is preparing to face New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a history of matches between the two teams, achieving two wins and one draw. The Egyptian team has played three matches against New Zealand, winning two and drawing one. The first match between the two teams was in 1999, where they drew 1-1 in a friendly match. Then, the Egyptian team won against New Zealand 1-0 in another friendly match in the same year. In 2024, the Egyptian team won against New Zealand 1-0 in the Capital Cup. The Egyptian team is competing in the seventh group, which includes Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand. The Egyptian team leads the group before facing New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Mohamed El-Meamouny, the sports writer, confirms that the Egyptian team has the opportunity to win against New Zealand in the upcoming match. He says that the team has the experience and physical fitness to achieve victory. El-Meamouny also notes that the Egyptian team has a group of distinguished players, led by Mohamed Salah, who is considered one of the best players in the world.